skills programme - intensive photography course

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1 R EATI VE skills programme - intensive photography course PHOTOS: hein Waschefort Visual Skills School (Pty) Ltd 2011/005518/ Jack Hindon Str, Pretoria North. Tel: Fax: Website: www. vsscreative.com info@vsscreative.com

2 intensive photography course - introduction Our first fully accredited photography course earning you a part qualification( SAQA US Certificate), and credits towards a National Certificate: Photography, should you wish to pursue it and turn this into a career. Photography is but one of the elements of effective visual communication, but it certainly has the most definitive impact on the bigger picture! Making an image is, however, much more than setting your DSLR on P and pressing the button... Cameras and processes have changed radically, however, photography has not changed! The science and technique of photography is not something one knows - it is something one learns. Creative photography does not fall from the sky - one has to develop one s imagination, learn composition and proper manipulation of images to achieve the effect that inspires awe and admiration. This course endeavors to teach you the technical skills, as well as create opportunities for application of these skills in a multitude of genres, including available light, nature, wildlife, photo journalism and studio photography. That is why we do field trips! Due to potential students having to travel quite a distance for classes we have scheduled this course over 10 weeks: one 3 hour lecture one night a week (between Monday and Friday). one 1 hour lecture followed by a practical photography session on Saturday or Sunday, this weekend lecture and practical will be presented on both days for students to be able to attend on the day most suitable for him/her. further self-study (notional) hours are compulsory for successful completion of the SAQA US Certificate. Competency Certificates: SAQA US : Use a still camera to capture a range of photographic images SAQA US : Plan and organise logistical requirements for a photographic brief / assignment. certificate - intensive photography course - general information Next course start: See year plan Course Fees: R Includes full colour handbook, DVDs, grey card, slide ruler, pinhole, all classes, assessment, moderation and certification. Coffee/Tea. Admission and Equipment: Computer Literacy is an absolute requirement. 35mm DSLR camera that can shoot in RAW. Facilities: Studio, darkroom, digital darkroom (computer room), mounting room with equipment. Studio can be booked at any time by registered students at no additional charge. Registration: Completed enrolment form and proof of payment will secure your place on the course (at least one week prior to commencement). p1

3 intensive photography course - curriculum 1. Fundamentals of photography Midweek 1a: Basic photo science. light, and exposure - the Golden Formula. Discuss implementations and creative control applicable to this photography segment. Self study 1b: Research samples and applications of pinhole photography. Weekend 1c: Theory: The darkroom Practical: Set up and take pinhole photo, develop film and make contact print in darkroom. 2. The digital camera Midweek 2a: Key DSLR camera features - Buttons and settings. Exposure - speed/time versus aperture. Discuss implementations and creative control applicable to this photography segment. Self study 2b: Research Rangefinder cameras versus SLR cameras. Weekend 2c: Theory: Composition, colour and visual communication Practical: Available light shoot on location 3. Lens technology and technique Midweek 3a: All about lenses: Lens characteristics and selection. Depth of field. Discuss implementations and creative control applicable to this photography segment. Self study 3b: Watch National Geography - The Photographers and discuss your favourite photographer/genre in a written assignment. Weekend 3c: Theory: Nature photography at nature reserve Practical: Nature photography at nature reserve 4. Electronic flashlight/strobe Midweek 4a: On-Camera Flashes and Studio flashes, applications and science. Discuss implementations and creative control applicable to this photography segment. Self study 4b: Compare and illustrate differences between flash and available light photography, discuss advantages and disadvantages of each. Weekend 4c: Theory: Portraiture lighting. Practical: Creative studio portraiture and lighting 5. Digital platform for photography Midweek 5a: Understanding RAW and other file extentions. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and file management. Documenting, scanning and filing logistical requirements for safe keeping Self study 4b: Create Image Bank for source and for export with proper key-wording, preferably on an external hard drive. Weekend 5b: Theory: Creative Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Practical: Post edit and manipulate own work. p2

4 intensive photography course - curriculum 6. History of photography as art Midweek 6a: History of photography versus history of art up to Post Impressionism, with emphasis on the creative photographer as an artist. Discuss implementations and creative control applicable to this photography segment. Self study 6b: Research the birth of the art salon and compare it to the modern photography salon. Weekend 6c: Theory: Creative filters and in-camera manipulation. Practical: Shoot image in style of early modern artist/photographer of your choice. 7. Macro & close-up photography Midweek 7a: Close-up and macro photography- science, flash/strobe and specialised lenses. Table-top white/blackline photography. Self study 7b: Research and plan food advertisement with applicable sketches. Weekend 7b: Theory: A look at graphic design - formatting and page layout. Practical: Food photography for magazine advertisement. 8. Fashion photography Midweek 8a: Creative glamour and fashion: Portraiture. Lighting, styling and props. Make up tutorial. Self study 8b: History of fashion and glamour portraiture. View VSS DVD on this subject and plan contemporary fashion shoot. Weekend 8c: Theory: Prepare photo equipment an checklist against brief criteria. Practical: Make-up styling and applied fashion photography on location. 10. Exhibition Midweek 10a: Digital printing technology processes within the production of digital photographic images. Self study 10b: Prepare portfolio of photographic images and finalise assignments for completion of Portfolio of Evidence and summative assessment. Weekend 10c: Present and exhibit photo portfolio at end of course exhibition at VSS. 9. Photo journalism Midweek 9a: Photojournalism in theory- nature of photojournalism, the history of photojournalism and ethics. Self study 9b: Discuss ethics of photojournalism with reference to Kevin Carter s Vulture Stalking a Child photo. Weekend 9c: Theory: Photojournalism in practice- equipment and techniques. Practical: Real world photo journalism at shanty town and shebeens in rural area. p3

5 186 Jack Hindon Str, Pretoria North Tel: Fax: VSS Reg Doc 02 STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM PART QUALIFICATION COMPETENCE CERTIFICATE: PHOTOGRAPHY Page 1 of 1 Instructions for completing this contract: 1. Complete all sections of this enrolment contract. 2. , fax or deliver by hand this contract to Visual Skills School. ENSURE THAT THE SIGNATURES ON ALL FORMS ARE THOSE OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF COURSE FEES. Person must have legal capacity. 1. Surname A. PERSONAL INFORMATION 2. First Names 3. Title 4. Initials 5. Date of Birth 6. ID or Passport no 7. Home Language 8. Telephone no Home Work (Include dial code) Mobile 9. address 10. Postal Address 11. Home Address Postal Code Postal Code B. GENERAL INFORMATION 12. Highest Qualification: Year Completed: Institution: 13. Disability: 14. Special Needs: C. PROGRAMME DETAILS SAQA US ID: : Use a still camera to capture a range of photographic images - 10 credits SAQA US ID: 33096: Plan and organise logistical requirements for a photographic brief/assignment - 5 credits D. COURSE FEES R VSS BANKING DETAILS: BANK: ABSA BRANCH: AC TYPE: Current AC NUMBER: Signature Student: Signature Parent / Guardian: Visual Skills School Pty (Ltd) 2011/005518/07 Director: C J Waschefort